MELAKA, Oct 30 — The 16th Melaka State Election begins tomorrow with the nomination of candidates, setting the stage for a 14-day campaign as contenders vie for the 28 state assembly seats.
All eyes will be on the 28 nomination centres across the state, where candidates from the participating political parties are expected to submit their nomination papers between 9 am and 10 am, after which returning officers will announce the final list of eligible candidates.
The Election Commission (EC) has set November 14 as polling day for the Melaka state election, with early voting scheduled for November 10.
According to EC statistics, a total of 687,697 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the election, comprising 675,166 ordinary voters, 9,769 military personnel and their spouses, and 2,762 police personnel.
